Bob Hoskins
English actor (1942–2014) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert William Hoskins (26 October 1942 – 29 April 2014) was a British actor. He was born in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and raised in Finsbury Park, London.
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Born | Robert William Hoskins (1942-10-26)26 October 1942 |
Died | 29 April 2014(2014-04-29) (aged 71) London, England |
Cause of death | Pneumonia |
Resting place | Highgate Cemetery |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1969–2012 |
Spouse(s) | Jane Livesey (1967-1978; divorced) Linda Banwell (m. 1982-2014; his death) |
Children | 4 |
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Hoskins' movies include: The Long Good Friday, Mona Lisa and Who Framed Roger Rabbit. He won a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award for his role as George in Mona Lisa.
He was also awarded a doctorate degree (degree in acting) at the graduation ceremony of Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, England.
On 8 August 2012, Hoskins said he had retired, having being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in late 2011.[1] He died of pneumonia on the morning of 29 April 2014 in London.[2]